MDS Public Health Dentistry at MCODS

Manipal

Advancing Oral Health through Community-Centred Dental Practice

The MDS in Public Health Dentistry at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, MAHE, prepares you to address oral health at clinical and community levels.

The master of dental surgery combines academic learning with practical exposure through outreach, epidemiological research, and dental camps, building expertise in clinical practice, ethics, and health education for diverse populations and public health systems.

Program Highlights

Extensive Outreach Initiatives: Through our program, you engage in outreach that reaches over 20,000 patients annually that help you understand population-based oral health needs and deliver preventive and promotive care in real settings.

Mobile Dental Clinic: You work with our fully equipped mobile unit that brings dental care to rural and underserved areas that trains you in community-based service delivery and patient education.

Urban Dental Health Centre: You receive structured clinical training in preventive and curative dentistry, that prepares you to handle diverse cases and adapt to different healthcare environments.

International and Interdepartmental Collaborations: You participate in projects with global and national partners which strengthens your research capacity and awareness of global oral health priorities.

Academic Excellence: Our program offers an academically rigorous environment known for its leadership in Public Health Dentistry, it shapes you into a competent professional ready for clinical, research, and policy roles.

Clinical Training

Participate in clinical case discussions, restorative procedures, and scientific presentations.

Advanced Exposure

Epidemiological and behavioural research, supported by interdisciplinary collaboration and access to advanced analytical tools.

Community Engagement

Partnerships with hospitals, community health centres, and NGOs for direct engagement with patient populations.

Clinical Training

Participate in clinical case discussions, restorative procedures, and scientific presentations.

Clinical Training

Participate in clinical case discussions, restorative procedures, and scientific presentations.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Gain expertise in oral epidemiological methods and statistical analysis for accurate disease assessment and health data interpretation.

Build proficiency in planning, implementing, and evaluating oral health programs for diverse communities.

Strengthen clinical and communication abilities to promote patient awareness and preventive dental practices.

Contribute to health policy and advocacy initiatives aimed at improving public oral health systems.

Department of Public Health Dentistry

MCODS Manipal’s Public Health Dentistry combines preventive care, community outreach, and research to advance population oral health.

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Industry and Academia Connect

Our meaningful collaborations with industry leaders and global universities enhance your career opportunities and higher education pathways.

Admissions Path

Qualify NEET PG 2026

Online Registration & Choice Filling by candidates on MCC / KEA portal

Online counseling & Seat allotment

Reporting to the Institute

Admission Formalities

Note

MCODS Manipal and Mangalore counselling is conducted by MCC and KEA.

Additional Information

Visit www.manipal.edu/neet for reporting instructions, after Seat allotment.

Note

MCODS Manipal and Mangalore counselling is conducted by MCC and KEA.

Additional Information

Visit www.manipal.edu/neet for reporting instructions, after Seat allotment.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must have successfully completed BDS from a university recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

Additionally, you must meet the following requirements:

• Your internship must be completed on or before the date specified by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

• You must hold a Permanent Registration Certificate for your BDS qualification issued by the Dental Council of India (DCI) or a State Dental Council.

**You must appear for NEET PG 2027 and secure the required cutoff.

Complete online registration and choice filling on the MCC/KEA portal.

Participate in online counselling and seat allotment conducted by MCC/KEA.**

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

3 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 26,14,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 72,350

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Konkani Speaking Students
Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty Programs
Children of MAHE Alumni

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG & PG programs; Mother tongue must be Konkani

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver on program fee

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The scholarship will be extended in subsequent years only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of the previous year before the due date for payment of the annual program fee.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilised, back to MAHE Manipal.

To Know More

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺

Program Highlights

Clinical Training

Participate in clinical case discussions, restorative procedures, and scientific presentations.

Advanced Exposure

Epidemiological and behavioural research, supported by interdisciplinary collaboration and access to advanced analytical tools.

Community Engagement

Partnerships with hospitals, community health centres, and NGOs for direct engagement with patient populations.

Clinical Training

Participate in clinical case discussions, restorative procedures, and scientific presentations.

Clinical Training

Participate in clinical case discussions, restorative procedures, and scientific presentations.

Department of Public Health Dentistry

MCODS Manipal’s Public Health Dentistry combines preventive care, community outreach, and research to advance population oral health.

Know more

Admissions Path

Qualify NEET PG 2026

Online Registration & Choice Filling by candidates on MCC / KEA portal

Online counseling & Seat allotment

Reporting to the Institute

Admission Formalities

Note

MCODS Manipal and Mangalore counselling is conducted by MCC and KEA.

Additional Information

Visit www.manipal.edu/neet for reporting instructions, after Seat allotment.

Note

MCODS Manipal and Mangalore counselling is conducted by MCC and KEA.

Additional Information

Visit www.manipal.edu/neet for reporting instructions, after Seat allotment.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must have successfully completed BDS from a university recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

Additionally, you must meet the following requirements:

• Your internship must be completed on or before the date specified by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

• You must hold a Permanent Registration Certificate for your BDS qualification issued by the Dental Council of India (DCI) or a State Dental Council.

**You must appear for NEET PG 2027 and secure the required cutoff.

Complete online registration and choice filling on the MCC/KEA portal.

Participate in online counselling and seat allotment conducted by MCC/KEA.**

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

3 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 26,14,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 72,350

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Konkani Speaking Students
Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty Programs
Children of MAHE Alumni

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG & PG programs; Mother tongue must be Konkani

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver on program fee

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

To Know More

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺